Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
“The crisis was occasioned by a court injunction procured by one of the presidential candidates who wanted the process stopped. That injunction was served, and the INC, being a law-abiding institution, has agreed to comply with it.”
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Bayelsa Hosts Angolan Presidential Envoy to Strengthen Namibe Partnership and Boost Bilateral Ties
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, I received a high-powered delegation from the Angolan government led by the Executive Minister of State and Head of the Civil House of the Angolan President, His Excellency Dionisio Manuel Da Fonseca, at the Bayelsa State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
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The delegation also had the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola in Nigeria, Dr. José Bamoquina Zau.
The meeting was in furtherance of the agreement signed in September 2025 in Luanda between the governments of the Province of Namibe and that of Bayelsa.
His Excellency Fonseca explained that he was in Nigeria as a representative of the Angolan President and that the visit to cement the existing bilateral relationship between Angola and Nigeria as well as that between Namibe and Bayelsa.
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He said Angola was determined to work with Bayelsa to implement the agreement, especially in areas of tourism, business, trade, and investment.
According to him, “Since our independence, Nigeria was one of the African countries that gave great support to Angola, and it is because of this that we are here representing the President of Angola, His Excellency João Lourenço.
“Bayelsa State and the Province of Namibe have an agreement in place, and we want to work together to ensure implementation of this agreement and make sure we have business relationships as well as trade and investment both ways.”
“At this point in time, I am a candidate, and I believe I can provide good leadership for the Ijaw nation, I humbly solicit your votes. Thank you.”
He emphasized that his vision is anchored on visionary leadership, sustainable development, intellectual excellence, and an unwavering commitment to equity and justice within the Nigerian Federation.
A vote for Prof. Osaisai is a vote for visionary leadership, unity, and sustainable development of the Ijaw Nation.
The second phase of Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei’s Medical Outreach, which was flagged off at the Amassoma Town Hall and commenced simultaneously on 27 January 2026 at designated centres across communities in the Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, successfully concluded on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The seven-day outreach programme, organised in collaboration with the Pharmacy…
“If you are convinced and still following that person, please go ahead. But there is no static nature in politics. In political science, we have alignments and re-alignments. The reason we are in politics is for the development and progress of our state.
“Everyone speaks good of Lawrence. He was a good man who related well with people. It is very difficult to find a politician who rose to the position of deputy governor to be well spoken of in this manner.”
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, hosted a delegation of eminent statesmen who travelled from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos, and other parts of the federation to honour the late Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, on Friday. Following the funeral rites…
“On behalf of the South-South Governors Forum, I extend our warm birthday wishes to His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.
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South-South Governors Celebrate Fubara At 51
The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) extends hearty felicitations to their Brother-Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.
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Chairman of the regional governors body and Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, in a statement on Wednesday, described Governor Fubara as a humble servant of humanity and the people of Rivers State.
The statement noted Fubara’s exemplary leadership qualities that have endeared him to the Rivers people as well as his tireless effort and commitment to the peace and greater good of the state.
“On behalf of the South-South Governors Forum, I extend our warm birthday wishes to His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.”
